CLARIFICATIONS

The Government says that there was insufficient evidence to indicate that St Teresa's Hospital has breached the law and relevant code of practice regarding an incident of air-conditioning interruption at the hospital in 2024.

The Health Bureau says tobacco companies have been adding flavours to conventional smoking products to disguise the harshness of tobacco smoke, making it easier for non-smokers to initiate and maintain a smoking habit.

The Department of Health’s Centre for Health Protection says adjusting the number of sampling sites under the Territory-wide Sewage Surveillance Programme does not affect the effectiveness of surveillance.

The Transport Department alerts citizens to fraudulent websites purporting to be those of the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme and seek to deceive AlipayHK users under the scheme into providing personal data.

The Government appeals to the public to stay vigilant when it comes to a forged video created by artificial intelligence circulating online about an investment plan purportedly recommended by the Chief Executive.

Customs appeals to the public to stay alert to deceptive phone calls purporting to be made by the department.

The Health Bureau expresses regret over the inaccurate and misleading content in a report published by Sing Tao Daily on April 3 which quoted individuals' remarks on alternative smoking products and waterpipe tobacco.